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A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities

Viewing comments for Chapter 160 "Harry Potus and the half-wit prince"
A collection of poems showcasing unusual words

10 total reviews 
Comment from Dawn Munro
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LOL - who might be "no wizard", Craig? LOL.

But it's really no laughing matter - the man is a dangerous ego-maniac who is going to cause no end of hardship (already proven and escalating to include my country now).

Fun limerick though. :))

 Comment Written 12-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jun-2018
    And now they're talking about a Nobel Prize, courtesy of this little bit of stupid grandstanding that's going on over in Singapore. They world has truly gone insane. Many thanks, Dawn :)
reply by Dawn Munro on 12-Jun-2018
    Agreed - 100% nuts!!!!!!!
Comment from --Turtle.
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Hi, Craig,

I wondered to myself if this is a chicken and egg situation. Are we in a curfuggle because of him, or is him just the hatching of the existing, incubating curfuggle?

Nice word, curfuggle... it sounds like it's meaning.

Enjoyed the simile references to harry potter, muggles... non magic and self declared importance.


 Comment Written 11-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
    Thanks very much for another great review, Turtle. I guess maybe it's a nasty, self-perpetuating circle. Perhaps it will take something outside of politics to fix it - but I can't imagine what that might be. Cheers, Craig
Comment from lyenochka
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What a great word! I wonder if it's related to kerfuffle or maybe even the newly created word, covfefe? Great limerick form with a political humor statement!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    I've used the word covfefe in a poem before, Helen. A great word it is, too. Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty
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Hi, Craig,

You muggle, you!!

Wonderful use of this funny little word. I love it, 'curfuggle.' I'm reasonably sure I can find a way to use this - it's just too cool of a word not to use.

Harry was a good way to introduce the POTUS without ruffling too many feathers,

Thank you for making me smile this morning,

~patty~

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    I love it, Patty. I think it might be my favourite word from the book so far.

    Glad you think I have avoided ruffling any feathers, because I hate doing that hehe

    Most of all, I'm happy it made you smile. It's a glorious, crisp, winter Sunday morning here, and this review made me smile.

    Cheers,

    Craig
reply by Mustang Patty on 11-Jun-2018
    Hi, Craig,

    I'm working on my present storyline. I am editing future chapters and I found the PERFECT place to use curfuggle. I'm so happy!
Comment from Old Soldier
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Curfuggle, curfuggle, curfuggle, oh what a mess, I need to give warning, I'll blow my bugle. Funny and good writing. Thanks for sharing and keep writing and reading.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Thanks very much. I think that's my word for the year - it's just so much fun to say. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
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This is one of your best posts dedicated to archaic words. Limericks are hard for me. It is the last punch line that I can't seem to invent. Harry's country in a curfuggle is great--such a natural rhyme for muggle and Harry's struggle. And, the line is funny, too, just as it should be. Now, curfuggle is deeply planted in my brain along with a mass of other useful information. This was fun.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Thanks very much for the very kind words, Debbie. I loved the word when I saw it, so I'm glad I was able to make good use of it - at least in some people's opinion :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Alexander Vasa
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Hey, another great word. I want the book that has inspired all these poems, I've taken the title and I'm going to send away for it. You've done another great job of fitting an obscure word into a modern context. That is the strength of this series of poems and I'm really enjoying them.

Thanks for this one and have a lovely day/night, Ana :)

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Once again, thanks very much, Ana. I'm the first to admit, trying to produce a piece every day, they can't all be masterpieces. But I'm thrilled that you have enjoyed at least some of them. I'm sure you'll get great enjoyment from the book. It doesn't really suit my project (and wouldn't be legal anyway) for me to reproduce all the detail they give on each word, so I'm sure you'll get a lot from it. Cheers, Craig
Comment from closetpoetjester
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Haha, great new word thanks!
The "curfuggle" certainly sounds at home with HP and his half wit prince LOL
Your rhyming impeccable and your wit is razor.
Loved!
Well done
Cheers P

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Thanks so much for the wonderful comments, P. I think curfuggle might be my favourite word so far. Cheers - Craig
reply by closetpoetjester on 09-Jun-2018
    I googled a list of doozies awhile back and had something half written but it will probably never see the light of day.

    Then again, you may have inspired me to finish it haha.
    I had some WAY COOL words.

    Haven't seen your curfuggle though LOL

    Cheers mate
Comment from Pamusart
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Sadly you have hit the nail on the head. We are losing our democracy to autocracy. We have a Putin puppet for our president. Putin could not be happier. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Well, the good news is, there is a solution :)

    Thanks, Pam, for the kind comments.

    Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
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A most clever and biting satire, Craig. Have you ever noticed he never does interviews without "white noise" in the background when answering journalists questions? Helicopters usually but I got a real charge out of the birds, who were soooooooooo noisy but white noise is used to quiet anxiety among people living with autism. White noise therapy is used for other conditions too. There is something wrong and someone is hiding a big secret and they should spill it, so the rest of us can learn how to work with it.


Loved the big gob line and an excellent limerick in fine metre.

Thanks for the share.

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Thanks again. Gloria. Every day he manages to retain power is a source of amazement to me. Most grateful, Craig
reply by Gloria .... on 09-Jun-2018
    All we can hope for is he lasts his term because the Vice-President is a genuinely evil man who believes he is God.